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Strawberry Crumb Cake

Strawberry Crumb Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Crumb Cake, a soft and tender dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This cake is bursting with fresh strawberries, enhanced by a buttery brown sugar crumb topping that delivers an irresistible crunch in every bite. Easy to make and ideal for brunches, picnics, or casual get-togethers, this treat is sure to impress your guests or sweeten your day at home.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp (120g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) sour cream
  • 1 ⅓ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
  • 3 cups (420g) chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 ½ tbsp (13g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. For crumb topping: In a bowl, mix flour, sugars, and salt (if using unsalted butter). Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. For the cake batter: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing. Incorporate sour cream.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet mixture along with milk until just combined.
  5. In a third bowl, toss chopped strawberries with flour and sugar; scatter over the batter in the pan.
  6. Top with crumb mixture evenly covering the strawberries.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.

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